The act of turning or whirling, as around a fixed center; a circular or spiral motion; motion about an axis; rotation; revolution.
1881, Symon's monthly meteorological magazine (page 59)If you question a seaman on the subject, whether mere coaster or circumnavigator, he will tell you that in a snow-storm, because of its constant eddyings and gyrations, frequent trimming of sails is more necessary than in any other gale...
